2. In March, 1988, Xiamen was approved by the State Council as a city under independent state planning and was granted provincial-level authority in economic administration.

3. From May 1989 to 1993, the State Council granted its approvals for Xiamen to establish Taiwanese Investment Zones respectively in Haicang, Xinglin and Jimei Districts.

4. In Dec. 1990, Xiamen Torch Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone was established.

5. In Oct. 1992, Xiangyu Free Trade Zone was established.

6. In March, 1994, Xiamen was empowered with local legislative power by the National People's Congress of P.R.C..

7. In Jan. 2002, Xiamen Haicang Export Processing Zone was established.